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Africa Tourism Leadership Forum

Also known as: 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum · ATLF206 · ATLF

2026-09-032026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The MEC for Limpopo’s Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Dr Tsitereke Matibe, says the province is prepared to host the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum again.

    ATLF2026: Tourism industry players honoured at event in Limpopo, South Africa
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana has been recognized as one of Africa’s leading business tourism destinations, placing as Second Runner-Up for the Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination in Africa at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Awards.

    Ghana named Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination in Africa
  4. Joy Online

    The sound of a marimba welcomed participants to the main conference centre at the Meropa Hotel in Polokwane, Limpopo, as members of the Badira Mmogo Cultural Group performed at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum.

    ATLF2026: Culture, investment and tourism take centre stage as Africa’s tourism leaders gather in Polokwane
  5. Joy Online

    I am in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa, attending the 8th edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, which has brought together tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across Africa to discuss how to grow travel, investment and tourism on the continent.

    Cultural diplomacy amid Ghana-SA tensions as South African tourism leaders wear Ghanaian Kente
Tourism & Environment

Ubuntu Aquatics wins Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge

The News

Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.

10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ubuntu Aquatics wins Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge

    Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ghana named Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination

    Ghana has been recognized as the Second Runner-Up for the Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination in Africa at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Awards held in South Africa, highlighting its growing appeal as a hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 4 September

  1. Africa's tourism leaders gather in Limpopo for investment forum

    The 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum opened in Polokwane with cultural performances and exhibitions showcasing African tourism destinations and investment opportunities. Delegates from about 32 countries are attending, providing international exposure for the Limpopo province.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. South African officials wear Ghanaian kente at regional tourism forum

    South Africa's Tourism Minister and Limpopo Province's Premier wore Ghanaian kente cloth at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Polokwane, an apparent gesture of cultural diplomacy amid recent Ghana–South Africa tensions over migration and xenophobic attacks.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

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